Red String

 While trying to think of how to go about my project I decided to just get out into Reedy Creek park and do some walking.  I brought my video camera and some red string with an idea in mind, but honestly what I ended up with is not what I expected.

Professor Rothrock left a few questions and comments on my last post.  She pointed out that the topics were heavy and questioned how I'd touch upon them.  Suggesting symbolism and sounds. 

As I arrived to the park I immediately noticed the sound of leaves and gravel crunching underneath my car.  The wind was also very active assisting that sound.

I drove around for a while looking for a good spot to start.  I found one near the Nature Center with a large rock marking the entrance to a trail.

I took my roll of red string and left a piece in my car and just started walking towards the trail.  My idea was kind of like Hansel and Gretel and how they left a trail so they could find their way back.  The story touches upon child abduction and not trusting strangers so I thought it would be a good touch point.

 After leaving a trail of string throughout the park I ended up finding a spot where I wanted to weave my main installation.  I started with a simple weave with spaces inbetween.  (The photo to the left was after I walked back to the car and retraced my steps the second time, collecting all of the string and finally hanging it up in the tree.  The simple weave will be seen in the film.)

My idea with the path of string points to the Hansel and Gretel story, our connection to disconnection, and for me memory.  I will expand upon these ideas the more I work.